Budapest

Sights

Buffett’s “time bomb” goes off on Wall Street

On Main Street, insurance protects people from the effects of catastrophes. But on Wall Street, specialized insurance known as a...

Conferences

Russian authorities can invest up to $20 billion to buy up stock

The Russian authorities have 500 billion rubles ($19.6 billion) ready to start buying shares of companies, including ones with state...

Conferences

Russian authorities can invest up to $20 billion to buy up stock

The Russian authorities have 500 billion rubles ($19.6 billion) ready to start buying shares of companies, including ones with state...

Conferences

Economists: Financial turmoil may mean opportunity for Romania

Romania could obtain competitive advantages amid international financial turmoil, local daily Business Standard reported on Thursday....

Conferences

Economists: Financial turmoil may mean opportunity for Romania

Romania could obtain competitive advantages amid international financial turmoil, local daily Business Standard reported on Thursday....

Conferences

EU and Central Asia pledge closer energy ties

European Union and Central Asian states pledged on Thursday to forge closer energy ties, after war in Georgia highlighted their...

Conferences

EU and Central Asia pledge closer energy ties

European Union and Central Asian states pledged on Thursday to forge closer energy ties, after war in Georgia highlighted their...

Tourism

Gazprom and MFB talks on South Stream project

Russian oil and natural gas company Gazprom board member V. V. Rusakova met with state-owned Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) CEO...

Tourism

Gazprom and MFB talks on South Stream project

Russian oil and natural gas company Gazprom board member V. V. Rusakova met with state-owned Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) CEO...

In Hungary

Lloyds seals deal for HBOS

Lloyds TSB sealed a £12.2 billion deal to buy HBOS, to create a dominant mortgage and savings provider, encouraged by...

In Hungary

Lloyds seals deal for HBOS

Lloyds TSB sealed a £12.2 billion deal to buy HBOS, to create a dominant mortgage and savings provider, encouraged by...

Conferences

Low-carbon energy hunt won’t deepen credit crisis

Investors in alternative energy are confident entrepreneurs will find ways to drum up finance without deepening the global credit crisis....

Conferences

Low-carbon energy hunt won’t deepen credit crisis

Investors in alternative energy are confident entrepreneurs will find ways to drum up finance without deepening the global credit crisis....

City

BAA puts London Gatwick airport up for sale

British airports operator BAA said on Wednesday it was putting its London Gatwick airport up for sale, but would resist...

City

BAA puts London Gatwick airport up for sale

British airports operator BAA said on Wednesday it was putting its London Gatwick airport up for sale, but would resist...

Culture

Hungarian Jazz Great Gábor Szabó Honored at Magyar Zene Háza

With the opening of a pop-up exhibition at Budapest’s switched-on Magyar Zene Háza, the 90th anniversary of Gábor Szabó’s birthday...

In Hungary

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

Hungarian Jazz Great Gábor Szabó Honored at Magyar Zene Háza

With the opening of a pop-up exhibition at Budapest’s switched-on Magyar Zene Háza, the 90th anniversary of Gábor Szabó’s birthday...

Wizz Air Ranks Second Among Central European Airlines at Skytrax Awards

Wizz Air has been named the second-best airline in Central Europe at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, based on...

Government Agrees to HUF 120 bln Budapest Bailout and Transport Funding Overhaul

The government will provide Budapest with HUF 120 bln to settle outstanding debts under a deal that also includes shared...

Investing in a Functioning Economy

About 90 guests attended an Economy CEO Breakfast and Executive Leadership Forum at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest on Thursday...

Debrecen to Host Europe’s Battery Leaders at Hungarian Battery Days in November

Leading policymakers, industry executives, international organizations and experts will gather in Debrecen on Nov. 4-5 for the sixth Hungarian Battery...

Hungary Tourism Arrivals Fall 7.3% in August as Foreign Demand Drops

Tourist arrivals at Hungarian accommodation establishments fell 7.3% year-on-year to nearly 2.6 million in August, as international arrivals dropped 13%....

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Karácsony Expects Deal on Budapest’s Finances Within Weeks

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony expects an agreement with the government on resolving the capital’s financial problems within weeks, he told...

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum Reopens With Free Admission as Review Continues

Budapest’s House of Terror Museum has reopened while a review of its exhibition continues, Culture and Social Relations Minister Zoltán...

Emeric Pressburger: the Englishman From Miskolc

The Hungarian-born filmmaker Emeric Pressburger is being celebrated in his birthplace as cinematic aficionados worldwide reassess his joint productions with...

ÉS Bisztró Launches Sunday Brunch at Kempinski Budapest

ÉS Bisztró at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest launched a weekly Sunday brunch, combining an à la carte menu of brunch...

White Raven Sees Growing Demand for Alcohol-Free Cocktails as Summer Traffic Holds Steady

White Raven Skybar & Lounge welcomed more than 33,000 guests and served over 22,000 cocktails between late April and the...

Business Chambers Bring Rugby Leadership Experience to Budapest

Confindustria Ungheria, the British Chamber of Commerce Hungary and CCI France Hongrie will host an executive development event with Italy’s...

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

Budapest Car-Free Weekend Brings Road Closures and Tram Changes Sept. 19-20

Budapest’s Car-Free Weekend will bring family activities and sustainable transport programs to central streets and riverfront areas Sept. 19-20, alongside...